Tuesday, May 26, 2009

The Gospel and Death


Three passages in the NT mention the abolition or destruction of death. One tells us death has been abolished. Another tells us death will be abolished. The third tells us that Jesus, through his death, destroyed death. Life and immortality have been brought to light through the gospel.

1Co 15:26 The last enemy that will be abolished <2673> is death <2288>.

2Ti 1:10 but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished <2673> death <2288> and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

Heb 2:14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death <2288> He might render <2673> powerless <2673> him who had the power of death <2288>, that is, the devil,

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